Repair Procedures: Removal

Remove the universal joint bolt.
Tightening torque:

32.4 - 37.3 N.m (3.3 - 3.8 kgf.m, 23.9 - 27.5 lb.ft)

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CAUTION:
- Insert the universal joint to the gear box certainly.
- Do not reuse the bolt.
Remove wheel nuts, front wheel and tire from front hub.
Tightening torque:

107.9 -127.5 N.m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf.m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb.ft)

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Remove the tie rod end ball joint (C) from the knuckle by using the SST (09568-34000).
1. Remove the split pin (A).
2. Remove the castle nut (B).
3. Use the SST (09568-34000).
  Tightening torque:
  
  24.5 - 34.3 N.m (2.5 - 3.5 kgf.m, 18.1 - 25.3 lb.ft)
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Remove the lower arm nut (A).
Tightening torque:

58.8 - 70.6 N.m (6.0 - 7.2 kgf.m, 43.4 - 52.1 lb.ft)

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Remove the front lower arm from the front knuckle using the SST (09568-34000).

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Remove the stabilizer link nut (A).
Tightening torque:

98.0 -117.6 N.m (10.0 - 12.0 kgf.m, 72.3 - 86.7 lb.ft)

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NOTE:
- When loosening the nut (A), fix the outer hexagon of stabilizer bar link.
- Be careful not to damage the stabilizer link boots.
Remove the hanger.

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Remove the roll rod bracket.
(Refer to Engine Mechanical System - " ENGINE MOUNTING ")
Loosen the bolts & nuts and then remove the sub frame (A).
Tightening torque:

176.5 -196.1 N.m (18.0 - 20.0 kgf.m, 130.2 - 144.7 lb.ft)

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Loosen the heat protector bolts and then remove the heat protector.
Tightening torque:

6.9-10.8 N.m (0.7-1.1 kgf.m, 5.1-8.0 lb.ft)

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Loosen the gear box mounting bolts (A) and then remove the gear box.
Tightening torque:

88.2 - 107.8 N.m (9.0 - 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 - 79.5 lb.ft)

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Install in the reverse order of removal.